Phosphorus Cycle

Phosphorus Cycle

9th Grade

10 Qs

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Phosphorus Cycle

Phosphorus Cycle

Assessment

Quiz

Science

9th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

NGSS
MS-LS2-3, MS-ESS2-1, MS-ESS2-4

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This is NOT a part of the phosphorus cycle.

Phosphate is incorporated into sedimentary rocks

Phosphate bound to soil

Atmospheric phosphate

Phosphate is absorbed from the soil by plants

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

_____ brings phosphorous into our waterways. .

Precipitation

Runoff

Transpiration

Condensation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following statements is true of the phosphorus cycle?

Phosphorus enters the atmosphere as phosphates.
The phosphorus cycle utilizes the processes of erosion, and weathering.
Phosphates are used in carbohydrate and glucose storage.
The phosphorus cycle utilizes bacteria to breakdown phosphates and make them available for plants.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What role do decomposers play in the phosphorous cycle?

absorb phosphorous 
release phosphorous into atmosphere
return phosphorous into the soil
combustion

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

This is released by the weathering of rocks.

Carbonate

Phosphate

Phosphorus

Nitrogen

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Too much phosphorus in waterways (rivers, lakes) can lead to___________.

eutrophication

nothing

decreased pH levels

diseases

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the phosphorus' symbol on the periodic table?

P

pH

Ph

PO

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